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A Cease-fire that Changes Nothing—and Risks Everything

A Cease-fire that Changes Nothing—and Risks Everything

Via: GregTx  •  Today's America  •  6 Comments  •  7 months ago

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  7 Comments  •  7 months ago

If you give a damn then you should pay attention.  
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump

China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  7 months ago

XI Jinping is preparing for the summit with President Trump on May 14-15, 2026.  Xi has claimed the high ground as the adult in the discussions:  steady, stable, reasonable, willing to negotiate...
Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  7 months ago

Not a vote of confidence for President Trump's peace talks.
The Oil Shock Is Worse Than You Think

The Oil Shock Is Worse Than You Think

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  2 Comments  •  7 months ago

The United States consumption of petrochemicals and fuels acts as a buffer for futures prices.  Oil is still abundant and readily available in the US.  That provides some insight into why the oil...
The beautiful, violent world awaiting the Artemis II's return

The beautiful, violent world awaiting the Artemis II's return

Via: JohnRussell  •  NEWSMucks  •  24 Comments  •  7 months ago

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Named Best of Show at Rodeo Drive Concours

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Named Best of Show at Rodeo Drive Concours

Via: Buzz of the Orient  •  Classic Cars and Boats  •  3 Comments  •  7 months ago

CREATIVE ARTS WEEKEND

CREATIVE ARTS WEEKEND

By: Buzz of the Orient  •  2026 ~ The CREATIVE ARTS GROUP ON THE NEWSTALKERS  •  10 Comments  •  7 months ago

CREATIVE ARTS WEEKEND A change of pace this weekend,  Over the years I have posted the photos I took of my cruise down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo in the Guangxi Autonomous Region...
China's yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst

China's yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  7 months ago

China is most appreciative for President Trump's contribution to a new world order.
A Cease-Fire for Now in Iran, but a Blow to American Credibility

A Cease-Fire for Now in Iran, but a Blow to American Credibility

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  7 months ago

The Euro-centric rending of clothes and tearing of hair risks blinding everyone to the eastward shift of the geopolitical center.  Is the perceived strategic retreat a bungled project in...
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